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Cuisine: European, German

Price Range: $

10Best Says

Berlin's oldest restaurant has done a roaring trade since 1621 with such authentic local fare as roast pork knuckle and Bouletten (Berlin-style meatballs) that go well with a mug of frothy beer. The... Read More

Berlin's oldest restaurant has done a roaring trade since 1621 with such authentic local fare as roast pork knuckle and Bouletten (Berlin-style meatballs) that go well with a mug of frothy beer. The earthy dark-wood décor, accented with historic prints and paintings, radiates old-world comfort and coziness. A highlight is the 200-year-old-tiled stove that once warmed the back of Napoleon Bonaparte. In fine weather, the romantic beer garden beckons. The name, by the way, roughly translates as 'the eleventh hour' and is a reference to the nearby courthouse whose elaborate Art Nouveau foyer is well worth a gander. Dishes too have whimsical names based on legal jargon.

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German: "After your meal, embark on a digestive stroll around Berlin's oldest neighborhood, taking in such sights as a romantically ruined Franciscan monastery church and the last remaining stretch of Berlin's original medieval town wall."

Best for German Because: This restaurant is an ambiance-laden flashback to yesteryear both in terms of cuisine and its old-world decor.